RESIDENCE LIFE & STUDENT HOUSING
What To Bring When Living in Residence Halls
Wondering what to bring? This list will get you started! Remember, space is
at a premium when you're living with another person and "less is more!"
Things to Bring
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Linen and bedding: sheets, mattress
pad, pillow, blankets, comforter
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Towels
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Laundry items: detergent, iron,
laundry bag/basket
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Clothes hangers
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Alarm clock
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Clothes for warm weather in Fall, and
cooler weather in Winter & Spring
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Personal toiletries
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Mug or cup, dishes, utensils
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Umbrella
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Photos, mementos, room decorations
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White "sticky-tac" for hanging posters
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Bicycle and good "U-shape" lock
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Camera
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Powerstrip, UL-approved with circuit
breaker
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Stereo or portable radio/CD player, TV, VCR
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Computer and power strip with surge
protection
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Address book, stationery, postage stamps
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Convenience appliances: coffee maker,
hot pot, hot air popcorn popper
Things to Leave at Home (Not Permitted/Subject to Confiscation)
See Fire Safety Guidelines for more information
- Toasters, toaster ovens, open coil burners, electric fry pans, any hot oil
cooking appliances
- Microwave/convection ovens
- Halogen lamps
- "Octopus" type lamps with paper or plastic shades
- Candles, incense and open-flame device
- Electric and/or plug-in air-freshners
- Excessive additional furnishings (all University furniture must remain in
room)
- Fireworks, flammable liquids
- Pets, other than fish
Provided in Resident Rooms
- Telephone, equipped with voicemail
- Data connection to SMU Computing system
- Bed and mattress
- Desk and Chair
- Dresser
- Closet
- Window Blinds
- Waste Basket
- Room carpeting
Room Decoration & Hanging Guidelines
Beginning with the Fall 2008 semester, new guidelines for room
decorating and hanging pictures are in effect. Guidelines vary by hall, so
be sure to view the specific residence hall to which you are assigned. For
questions, please see your Residence Hall Director, Residence Community Director
or Facilities Manager.
General Decorating
Guidelines
Boaz Hall
Cockrell-McIntosh Hall
Daniel House
Hawk Hall
Martin Hall
Mary Hay Hall
McElvaney Hall
Morrison-McGinnis Hall
Moore Hall
Perkins Hall
Peyton Hall
Shuttles Hall
Smith Hall
Service House
Virginia-Snider Hall
updated 04/03/2009